Fengjun Shan, Lan Jiang, Zhengning Li
May 1, 2011
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Chinese Journal of Chemistry
Abstract
A series of chiral, C2 symmetric tridentate N-heterocyclic carbene precursors, containing two N-functionalized hydroxyl or alkoxyl groups, were synthesized. They were applied to catalyze the asymmetric conjugate addition of diethylzinc to cyclohex-2-enone and cyclopent-2-enone. Enantioselectivity of corresponding reactions can be accomplished with up to 76% ee, and 65% ee, respectively. Flip of major enantiomer was observed when different bases or copper sources were utilized.